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IT'S NOT THE THREE LITTLE PIGS written by Josh Funk, illustrated by Edwardian Taylor Two Lions, 2022 ISBN: 978-1542032438 Source: Blue Slip Media for Blog Tour Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Meet the three (ahem—four!) little pigs as they convince the narrator to tell a slightly different version of their fairy tale: First there’s Alan, the one pig in the bunch who is actually a builder. He’s got a BIG problem with building a home out of flimsy straw. Next there’s Alfred, who wants to be an actor and wouldn’t dream of getting his hands dirty. Then we have Alvin, whose dream is to be . . . a pumpkin. Last but not least is Alison, the fourth pig who is ready to bring some flair to this story, if only she can get the narrator to agree to a few changes. . . . And what about that wolf? Grab your jet-packs and get ready for this rollicking retelling of the popular tale.  ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR Like the characters in his books, Josh Funk doe...

ENOLA HOLMES, The Graphic Novels, Book One based on the novels by Nancy Springer, by Serena Blasco Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2022 ISBN: 978-1-5248-7132-1 Source: publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages 9-14 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK A graphic novel adaptation of the hit books that inspired the Netflix film! Sherlock Holmes’ brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer’s bestselling mystery series. 14-year-old Enola Holmes wakes on her birthday to discover that her mother has disappeared from the family's country manor, leaving only a collection of flowers and a coded message book. With Sherlock and Mycroft determined to ship her off to a boarding school, Enola escapes, displaying a cleverness that even impresses the elder Holmes. But nothing prepares her for what lies ahead… Book One in the series includes ...

  ULTIMATE FOOD ATLAS National Geographic Kids, 2020 ISBN: 978-1-4263-3867-0 Source: Media Masters Publicity for review Ages 9-12 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK Exploring the world has never been more yummy and fun! Discover how unique foods are grown, eaten, and celebrated by people all over the planet, get recipes for delicious dishes, and so much more! Pull up a chair and dig into this bold and vibrant world atlas full of fun food facts, fascinating information about crops and farming, easy-to-read maps, recipes, and games from around the world. On the menu: vegetables, grains, meats, dairy products, and foods harvested from the water. Highlights include appetizing attractions, cool places to eat, and food festivals, and sustainable eating is promoted throughout. It's a treat for kids who are interested in food and a valuable reference about geography, agriculture, and culture across ...

FINDING FIRE by Logan S. Kline Candlewick Press, 2022 ISBN: 978-1-5362-1302-7 Source: publisher for review Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK Can a young boy find fire for his family—and bring it safely home? An exciting, nearly wordless picture book adventure as visually compelling as a Pixar short. After a hard rain douses the family fire, a brave young boy sets out to search for more fire to bring home before the cold season sets in. Along the way, he’ll face many challenges, from perilous mountains to fearsome predators to raging rivers, and find something wholly unexpected: a friend. In his picture book debut, artist Logan S. Kline crafts a dramatic tale inspired by prehistoric times and told almost entirely through stunningly detailed illustrations. “Finding Fire started with the sketch of a small boy holding a torch and grew from there,” he says. “A lot of research went into crea...

JENNIFER CHAN IS NOT ALONE by Tae Keller Random House, 2022 ISBN: 978-0-593-31052-6 Source: purchased Ages 9-12 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book summary & book cover provided by the publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK Sometimes middle school can make you feel like you're totally alone in the universe...but what if we aren't alone at all? Mallory Moss knows how the world works. After meeting the cool girl, Reagan, she finally has a best friend, and Reagan makes Mallory feel like she belongs, like she can fit in this infinite universe, as long as she follows Reagan’s simple rules: wear the right clothes, control your image, know your place. But when Jennifer Chan moves into the house across the street, those rules don’t feel quite so simple anymore. Because Jennifer is different. She doesn’t seem to care about the laws of middle school, or the laws of the universe. She’s willing to embrace the strange, the unknown… the extraterrestrial. She believes ...

LETTUCE GET IN TROUBLE by Linda Kuo with co-authors Cynthia Benjamin & Paula Rees illustrated by Marian Rio Center for Design Books, 2021 ISBN: 978-1-7372098-0-5 Source: Claire McKinney PR Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by publisher through Goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK Sara Little Turnbull was a designer, an observer, a mentor, and not afraid to cause a little trouble while making the world a better place. As a global traveler, she made connections between people and found wonder in the everyday objects they hold dear. As a very petite female designer in the world of large men, Sara used her unique perspective and curiosity to design a wide range of revolutionary products–from facemasks to cookware to astronaut suits–and to encourage others to see the world through new eyes. Sara was a mentor to designers of all ages and in Lettuce Get in Trouble, she helps children understand the basics of design: observing the world around th...

MAYBE MAYBE MARISOL RAINEY by Erin Entrada Kelly Greenwillow Books, 2021 ISBN: 978-0-06-297042-8 Source: purchased Ages 8-10 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by publisher through goodreads.com ABOUT THE BOOK Introducing eight-year-old Marisol Rainey! Marisol Rainey’s mother was born in the Philippines. Marisol’s father works and lives part-time on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. And Marisol, who has a big imagination and likes to name inanimate objects, has a tree in her backyard she calls Peppina . . . but she’s way too scared to climb it. This all makes Marisol the only girl in her small Louisiana town with a mother who was born elsewhere and a father who lives elsewhere (most of the time)—the only girl who’s fearful of adventure and fun. Will Marisol be able to salvage her summer and have fun with Jada, her best friend? Maybe. Will Marisol figure out how to get annoying Evie Smythe to leave her alone? Maybe. Will Marisol ever get to spend...

MAP OF FLAMES The Forgotten Five #1 by Lisa McMann G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2022 ISBN: 978-0-593-32540-7 Source: purchased Ages 9-12 All opinions expressed are solely my own. Book cover & summary provided by publisher through goodreads.com. ABOUT THE BOOK X-Men meets Oceans Eleven in the new middle-grade series from the New York Times bestselling author, Lisa McMann (The Unwanteds). Thirteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled the city of Estero to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Off the grid, the missing criminals were presumed dead--but that wasn't really the case. Until recently, when the last one died. Left behind alone on the island are their children: There's Birdie, who can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic and healing abilities. Cabot is super-smart, but there's no sign yet of her special ability. Seven's skin camouflages to match whatever is around him. Tenner can swim like a fish and has heightened senses, including the a...